1475
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. Quirinus is a 1475 by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a knight in armor, standing on a diagonal floor. He holds a shield with a strange face on it and a spear in his other hand. His armor looks heavy, and his hair is wild, almost like flames. The shield’s face is a mix of human and monster features, which makes it stand out. This kind of mix was common in old stories and art to show something bigger than just a person. Check out Renaissance art to see more examples of knights and strange symbols like this.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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